2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE traction control

Snow Mode
Selecting “Snow” with the Selec-Track switch will activate snow mode
for use on loose traction surfaces. When in Snow mode (depending on
certain operating conditions), the transmission will use second gear
(rather than first gear) during launches, to minimize wheel slippage.
The Transmission is set to “Snow” setting highlighted in blue. StabilityControl is set to “Full” highlighted in blue. All-Wheel Drive is set to
“50/50” highlighted in blue. Steering is set to “Street” highlighted in
yellow. Suspension is set to “Street” highlighted in yellow.
Paddle shifters can be enabled or disabled by pressing the “Snow
Set-up” button on the touchscreen.
Drive Mode Snow
Snow Mode Set-Up
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LAUNCH CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control system that is designed
to allow the driver to achieve maximum vehicle acceleration in a
straight line. Launch Control is a form of traction control that manages
tire slip while launching the vehicle. This feature is intended for use
during race events on a closed course where consistent quarter mile
and zero to sixty times are desired. The system is not intended to
compensate for lack of driver experience or familiarity with the race
track. Use of this feature in low traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.)
conditions may results in excess wheel slip outside this systems control
resulting in an aborted launch.
Preconditions:
• Launch Control should not be used on public roads. Always checktrack conditions and the surrounding area.
• Launch Control is not available within the first 500 miles (805 km) of engine break-in.
• Launch Control should only be used when the engine and transmis- sion are at operating temperature.
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Launch Control is intended to be used on dry, paved road surfaces only.
CAUTION!
Use on slippery or loose surfaces may cause damage to vehicle
components and is not recommended. Launch Control is only available when the following procedure is
followed:
NOTE:
Pushing the SRT button on the Select-Track switch or pressing
the “Apps” button on the touchscreen are the two options to access
launch control features. Please refer to “SRT Drive Modes” in “Multi-
media” for further information.
1. Press the “Race Options” button on the touchscreen or push the LAUNCH button on the Select-Track switch.
2. Press the “Launch RPM Set-Up” button on the touchscreen. This screen will allow you to adjust your launch RPM’s for optimum
launch/traction.
3. Press the “Activate Launch Control” button on the touchscreen, follow instructions in the instrument cluster display.
• Make sure the vehicle is not moving.
• Put vehicle in first gear.
• Steering wheel must be pointing straight.
• Vehicle must be on level ground.
• Apply Brake Pressure.
• While holding the brake, rapidly apply the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle. The engine speed will hold at the RPM that
was set in the “Launch RPM Set-up” screen.
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NOTE:Messages will appear in the instrument cluster display to inform
the driver if one or more of the above conditions have not been met. 4. When the above conditions have been met, the instrument cluster
display will read “Release Brake”.
5. Keep the vehicle pointed straight.
Launch control will be active until the vehicle reaches 62 mph
(100 km/h), at which point the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system will return to its current ESC mode.
Launch control will abort before launch completion, display “Launch
Aborted” in the cluster under any the following conditions:
• The accelerator pedal is released during launch.
• The ESC system detects that the vehicle is no longer moving in a straight line.
• The “ESC OFF” button is pressed to change the system to another mode.
NOTE: After launch control has been aborted, ESC will return to its
current ESC mode.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels are spinning and do
not have traction. Damage to the transmission may occur.
Example Brake Pedal Pressure
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